Virginia bridge plan delays consulting talks aim to curb loss
The project to mitigate a low water bridge requires a memorandum of agreement among FHWA VDOT VDHR and county leaders. VDHR must sign before FHWA reviews environmental documents within 30 days and a 30 day public meeting advertising period follows. Public comment reopens 60 days after signing. delays push schedule from January 2014 to late 2014.
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Algae Impairment Talk Targets Shenandoah River
Jeff Kelble of Potomac Riverkeeper cites year round algae in the Shenandoah and Chesapeake Bay cleanup plans while Virginia debates a standard for algae. Officials say a numeric standard is needed, not a narrative one, and a lawsuit targets the EPA for delays in recognizing the river as impaired. Public comments on Virginia's 2014 list open Aug. 25.
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Fish Kill Reported in Happy Creek After Detergent Discharge
About 2 000 fish mostly minnows died on Happy Creek after detergent entered storm drains on Friday Aug 8. Front Royal police and fire rescue traced discharge to Hydro Spray Car Wash at 5th Street and Commerce Avenue. A black pickup truck was seen dumping drums earlier that day. The incident is under investigation by the Virginia DEQ and Front Royal Police. The creek between 5th Street and Gertrude Miller Park is safe for recreation. contact police with any sightings.
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Educator Holmes Reflects on Decades of Change in Warren County
Holmes discusses her career from a teacher in Petersburg to principal at A.S. Rhodes and E.W.M. in Warren County, noting early struggles, rising autonomy for teachers, and shifts in administration. She recalls integration era challenges, her move to Warren County in 1977, and hopes to volunteer to make a difference after retirement.
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Petersburg
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EWM
Community Leader Reflects on Warren County School Service
Margaret Holmes recalls a 29 year career in Warren County Public Schools rising from assistant principal at EWM to principal at A S Rhodes and back to EWM. She notes teamwork reducing workload, honors including School Bell Award, and her focus on the whole child. She plans to enjoy retirement with family and continues to help others.
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